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UPDATE: Arizona/California Desert Row Crops
January 08, 2020
Freezing and below-normal temperatures over the past three weeks are slowing plant maturity and reducing broccoli, cauliflower, green leaf, iceberg and tender leaf supplies.
Broccoli
- Mexican supplies (into South Texas) are adequate, but markets are climbing
- Pin rot, mildew, and decay may be present in finished packs
- Expect trigger level pricing on value-added florets into next week
Cauliflower
- Color and texture remain adequate
- Recent cold snaps are limiting yields and supplies, pushing up prices
Green Leaf, Iceberg, and Romaine
- Mildew pressure, epidermal blistering, and peeling continue to reduce yields
- This week’s cool weather will keep supplies limited
Tender Leaf
- Arugula, spinach, and other spring mix varieties are limited
- Mildew, discoloration, mechanical damage, and reduced shelf-life are concerns
Please contact your Markon customer service representative for more information.
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